Water Reclamation Pretreatment Coordinator/Laboratory Technician

General Administration: Responsible for the administration and maintenance of the Industrial Pretreatment Program in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while also performing laboratory analyses to support wastewater treatment operations and regulatory reporting. Reports and communicates effectively to the Water Reclamation Manager.

Works closely with the Water Reclamation Manager and City's consulting firm to establish the pretreatment program. Develop, implement, and manage the pretreatment program. Establish program procedures, Identify and inventory industrial users, develop permitting and monitoring programs, create compliance and enforcement protocols, maintain regulatory records, and ensure the program meets all applicable regulatory requirements. Perform laboratory testing, support permit compliance and reporting efforts, and provide technical expertise to support wastewater treatment operations.

Support the Water Reclamation Manager in making recommendations related to budgetary needs and forecasts; assesses the condition of equipment and recommends replacement schedules; submits justification for needed equipment, materials, and supplies; assists in monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets.

Pretreatment Program Development and Administration:
•Assist with the development, implementation, and long-term administration of the City's Industrial Pretreatment Program.
•Establish and maintain pretreatment program policies, procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
•Identify, survey, and classify existing and potential industrial users.
•Develop and maintain industrial user permits and monitoring schedules.
•Assist with the development of inspection, sampling, compliance, and enforcement procedures consistent with regulatory requirements.
•Assist in developing sewer use ordinance updates, local limits evaluations, and other program requirements as needed.
•Coordinate with Water Reclamation Manager to ensure program development and implementation meet state and federal requirements.
•Develop program tracking systems, databases, and reporting tools.
•Provide education and outreach to industrial and commercial users regarding pretreatment requirements.
•Recommend program improvements and strategies to promote long-term program effectiveness and compliance.
•Review industrial wastewater discharge characteristics and assess impacts to the collection system and treatment facility.
•Conduct inspections of industrial and commercial facilities.
•Collect industrial user wastewater samples and coordinate laboratory analyses.
•Investigate permit violations, unauthorized discharges, and compliance concerns.
•Prepare compliance reports, enforcement documentation, and regulatory correspondence.
•Maintain pretreatment records, inventories, permits, and monitoring data.

Laboratory Operations:
•Perform routine laboratory analyses of wastewater, biosolids, and industrial discharge samples.
•Conduct testing for parameters such as BOD, TSS, pH, ammonia, phosphorus, solids, and other regulatory monitoring requirements.
•Collect, preserve, and document samples in accordance with approved methods and chain-of-custody procedures.
•Maintain laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs.
•Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
•Prepare laboratory reports and data summaries for operational and regulatory purposes.
•Ensure compliance with analytical procedures.
•Maintain laboratory records, equipment maintenance logs, and analytical databases.
•Order and manage laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment inventories.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:
•Assist with preparation of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), pretreatment reports, annual reports, and other regulatory documentation.
•Monitor compliance with UPDES permit requirements, pretreatment regulations, and applicable local ordinances.
•Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal retention requirements.
•Support facility inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
•Compile and analyze monitoring data to identify trends and support compliance decisions.

Operational Support:
•Assist wastewater treatment plant staff with process monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational optimization.
•Participate in response activities related to wastewater treatment and collection systems.
•Support special studies, data analysis, capacity evaluations, and operational improvement projects.
•Cross-train with operations personnel to provide continuity of essential functions.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.